Rice pudding

Name: Rice pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Carnaroli rice 1 ½ cup; Whole milk 4 ¼ cups; Sugar ½ cup; Lemon peel 1; Vanilla bean ½; Fine salt 1 pinch; Unsweetened cocoa powder to taste; Cinnamon powder to taste

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570

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 570
Carbohydrates g 102.6
of which sugars g 36.3
Protein g 14.9
Fats g 11.1
of which saturated fat g 6.3
Fiber g 3.1
Cholesterol mg 28
Sodium mg 477

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Risolatte is one of those rice pudding recipes that feels like a warm hug from the past. You know, it comes from Greece, where folks call it 'risogalo.' It's about bringing super simple ingredients together to make a really creamy rice dessert. Typically, people use arborio or short-grain rice, and, the thing is, you let the grains soak up all that sweet milk. They get so tender and moist as they cook. And the sprinkle of cinnamon on top? It's not just for looks—it's that sweet nostalgic smell that takes you back to after-school snacks or cozy family nights. I mean, sure, you'll see different versions of rice pudding around the world, but the Greek style with cinnamon just makes it stand out in the comfort food world. And, look, you can find this stuff in Greek supermarkets in those little cups, but nothing beats the taste of homemade rice pudding fresh from the stove. Really.

Honestly, many people remember having risolatte during childhood, especially at snack time or dessert after a simple meal. There's something about how the rice turns creamy and soft in the milk that makes this arborio rice pudding so comforting. Really, it's like magic. In Greece, and in other places where rice pudding is a thing, families often pass down their own little tweaks—like tossing in a bit of lemon peel or swapping cocoa for cinnamon. So cool, right? It's pretty amazing how just a few basic ingredients—rice, milk, sugar, and a pinch of spice—can turn into such a rich and golden treat. Whether you're into dessert recipes because you love sweets or just want something easy and filling, risolatte fits the bill perfectly. Just picture sitting around the table with loved ones, enjoying this delicious dish that's more than just food; it's a piece of home, a little bowl of sweet memories. And here's the thing, this kind of comfort food never goes out of style. Its timeless appeal is a testament to its simple, yet effective, recipe anyone can master and enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

570

Calories per serving

Ingredients for rice pudding (4 servings): Carnaroli rice 1 ½ cup (300 g); Whole milk 4 ¼ cups (1 l); Sugar ½ cup (90 g); Lemon peel 1; Vanilla bean ½; Fine salt 1 pinch

For dusting: Unsweetened cocoa powder to taste; Cinnamon powder to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Rice pudding

To prepare the rice pudding, heat the milk in a high-sided saucepan over medium heat 1, use a small knife to cut a vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds by running the blade along the inside of the pod 2. Add half of the pod and the seeds into the milk 3.

Wash a lemon and peel the zest, then add it to the milk 4. Next, pour in the granulated sugar 5 and the salt 6.

Stir to combine all the flavors and dissolve the sugar 7. Bring the milk just to a simmer and then add the rice (Carnaroli or Arborio) 8 and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally 9. Keep on the heat for 30 minutes and if it becomes too dry, add more hot milk.

At the end of the preparation, the rice pudding should have a rather creamy consistency 10. When the rice is cooked, remove the lemon peels and vanilla pod 11. At this point, transfer the rice pudding into small individual bowls 12

and using a sieve 13 dust each bowl of rice pudding with cinnamon powder 14 or cocoa 15 as you prefer, and in the same way, you can decide whether to enjoy the rice pudding just prepared, warm, or even cold!

Storage

Store the rice pudding in the refrigerator for 2 days, in a container covered with plastic wrap. We do not recommend freezing.

Curiosity

Rice pudding is a recipe prepared in many countries around the world, and depending on the region, it is flavored with different ingredients, for example, for Portugal's Arroz doce, cooked rice in milk is also enriched with egg yolks which give it a nice intense yellow color.

Tip

The nice thing about rice pudding is that it can be flavored: you can scent it with a note of maraschino or rum, enrich it with raisins, apples, toasted pine nuts, or grated coconut, sprinkle it with chopped walnuts, hazelnuts, or almond slices (instead of cinnamon or cocoa). Versatile, cozy, and 100% customizable: a real delight!

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